Overview
- The Trump campaign has requested military aircraft and armored vehicles to ensure the former president's safety during the final stretch of the election campaign.
- Concerns over threats from Iran have intensified following two assassination attempts on Trump, prompting calls for security measures typically reserved for sitting presidents.
- Trump's team has asked for bullet-resistant glass and expanded flight restrictions at campaign events, citing resource constraints faced by the Secret Service.
- President Biden has instructed the Secret Service to provide Trump with the highest level of protection possible, short of what is available to a sitting president.
- The Secret Service has enhanced its protective operations since a July assassination attempt, but Trump aides argue that current measures are insufficient for the campaign's needs.